Real Madrid gave an advantage to rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the La Liga title race, losing 2-1 to Real Betis. Brahim Diaz gave Los Blancos the lead, but goals from Johnny Cardoso and a penalty from Isco secured three points for the home side.

Real Madrid must keep winning if they are to remain in control of their La Liga title defence, and they are set to do so after taking the lead against Real Betis in their MD26 clash at the Benito

A football expert believes that Real Madrid's chances of winning La Liga ahead of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are still alive despite their loss to Real Betis.